[Mauritian Cuisine] Dhal Tekwa Recipe | Sweet Dal Stuffed Puri

chana dal

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Split peas provide similar texture and flavor.

coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley offers a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds crunch without heat.

Soak chana dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked chana dal and transfer it to a blender.

Add onion, green chili, ginger, garlic, and a splash of water to the blender.

Blend until a coarse paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.

Fold in chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice and mix well.

Incorporate baking soda into the mixture just before frying.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, frying in batches.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

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